Kekasih Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 So, I just noticed that not a ton of our skills actually requires the use of an Assault Cannon. The only real stand out items is Charged Bolts (which is replaced by Grav Bolts) and Hail of Bullets (which seems inferior to Mortar Volley clearly, and even Pulse Cannon or Plasma Grenade in specific situations). So I wanted to ask the group, am I missing something? Is the same Barrel in a moddable Assault Cannon and Blaster Rifle do the same damage? Is there any other core abilities I am missing? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiefUK Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm Currently leveling a Commando - level 32, i also have a tanking Vanguard at 22, i have see no difference, even damage seems pretty similar.. Just for looks i guess? Even though, a huge assault cannon on a small "2nd" body type looks pretty ridiculous, scale is far too big for that body type The modding part, same, iv noticed no difference, odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson_Merc Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 There are some abilities and skills that require the use of the Assault Cannon and also it does a lot more damage than a blaster rifle. I have a level 34 Commando and a level 33 Vanguard and the damage done by the Commando dwarfs the Vanguard any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordKivlov Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) So, I just noticed that not a ton of our skills actually requires the use of an Assault Cannon. The only real stand out items is Charged Bolts (which is replaced by Grav Bolts) and Hail of Bullets (which seems inferior to Mortar Volley clearly, and even Pulse Cannon or Plasma Grenade in specific situations). So I wanted to ask the group, am I missing something? Is the same Barrel in a moddable Assault Cannon and Blaster Rifle do the same damage? Is there any other core abilities I am missing? Thanks for your help! Every class gets their own weaponry. Ours is the assault cannon. There isn't any difference with the blaster rifle (maybe less dmg and more endurance on rifle, haven't really looked) besides enabling the use of all our good abilities. Edited January 12, 2012 by LordKivlov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganrax Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The only Commando spec that can get away with using a Blaster Rifle over an Assault Cannon is a Combat Medic and even then it is not recommended unless you plan on never using any other ability besides heals(which you shouldn't, some fights you should throw some damage out too). Blaster Rifles of the same rating have less damage than Assault Cannons of the same rating which causes a significant decrease in dps output. Basically you are gimping yourself for cosmetic reasons. On top of that, if you go assault spec you won't be able to use Charged Bolts which is another major dps loss. Hail of bolts is also very useful for aoe heavy fights which you will be restricted from if you use a blaster rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deokar Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) So, I just noticed that not a ton of our skills actually requires the use of an Assault Cannon. The only real stand out items is Charged Bolts (which is replaced by Grav Bolts) and Hail of Bullets (which seems inferior to Mortar Volley clearly, and even Pulse Cannon or Plasma Grenade in specific situations). So I wanted to ask the group, am I missing something? Is the same Barrel in a moddable Assault Cannon and Blaster Rifle do the same damage? Is there any other core abilities I am missing? Thanks for your help! There you go, a couple of reasons: 1. AC of the same grade have ~15% more weapon dmg compared to Blaster rifle 2. You only get Grav.round in gunnery spec (or some weird hybrid) still need CB for combat medic and assault spec. 3. Mortar volley, Pulse cannon and Plasma grenade all have CD, Hail of bolts doesn't. 4. BFG FTW Edited January 12, 2012 by Deokar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaxFelix Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 4. BFG FTW This! So, there's a question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broskione Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Well if you plan on going DPS then you just got rid of your bread and butter abilites. So, good bye DPS. A Gunnary w/o Grav Round is worthless. The only time to use a rifle is as a combat medic, but even then, not suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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